Robber uses gas to rob Lexington gas station

A man used gasoline to rob a Lexington gas station early Monday morning, police said.

According to officers, a man entered the Shell Station at Nicholasville Road and Southland Drive about 2:30 a.m., threw some gasoline at the attendant and demanded money. The robber fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Police said the gas station worker got some gasoline on his feet, but was not injured.

Never miss a local story.

Sign up today for a free 30 day free trial of unlimited digital access.